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oldsoftie

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3. But being responsible or irresponsible doesnt affect the law.

Reply to Fortinbras Armstrong (Reply #2)

Wed May 13, 2020, 07:44 AM

May 2020

Withholding funding is what it is. If HE can do it because a county doesnt want to follow his guidelines, then the Feds can withhold funding because cities dont want to follow THEIR laws; i.e. sanctuary cities.
The end result is likely the same; courts will overturn his withholding funds.

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Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early [View all] TexasTowelie May 2020 OP

So how is that different from the Feds doing the same thing? oldsoftie May 2020 #1

Well, Pritzker is acting responsibly, and listening to the experts. Fortinbras Armstrong May 2020 #2

But being responsible or irresponsible doesnt affect the law. oldsoftie May 2020 #3

He said he's looking into it, not that he's doing it. Fortinbras Armstrong May 2020 #4

Well,yes, but if he DOES do it I doubt it will pass the court. nt oldsoftie May 2020 #5